There is the principle that all civilization is based upon that those who flaunt the law are undermining and in so doing undermining civilization. That is:

"LEX REX"

That's the only question that was really at stake. The originator of this obviously was trying to lead readers to believe he'd illegally killed a wolf. He later claimed he'd shot one legally. That's not for us to decide. If he poached a wolf, he still may well have a federal game officer knocking on his door with a warrant.
Anyone who condones illegal killing of any animal under the law is not an outdoorsman, a conservationist and not a hunter. They are only apologists for lawbreakers.

When the law is changed, then we’ll hunt such animals, under the rule of law.

This is what this 2 word principle means for any who care to find out what a fine thread civilization hangs upon and why our law enforcement organization of the free world defend the law even to laying down their lives. If you don't understand this, then you understand nothing of any importance.
http://www.tulip.org/Lex%20Rex.htm